Murder Creek Lake Fishing
A 68-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Jasper County, part of Marben PFA.
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Murder Creek Lake by the figures
Inside Jasper County, Murder Creek Lake holds about 68 acres of fishable water. You may see it listed as Bennett as well. The closest Census town is Mansfield, roughly 5 miles from the water. This water is one of the lakes at Marben PFA.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish. The shoreline has 1 public boat ramp.
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The Murder Creek Lake species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
Fish the guide names at Marben PFA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center): Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Black crappie, Channel catfish. Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Public launches at Murder Creek Lake
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake Bennett2 lanes, dock, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Launch sites close to Murder Creek Lake
- Marben PFA, Lower Raleigh Boat RampLower Raleigh, under a mile east
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake MargeryLake Margery, under a mile northwest
- Marben PFA, Hillside Boat RampHillside, under a mile northwest
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Fox LakeFox Lake, under a mile southwest
- Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Dairy LakeDairy Lake, under a mile north
- Marben PFA, Little Raleigh Boat RampLittle Raleigh, under a mile northeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations covering Murder Creek Lake
PFA limits printed for Marben PFA (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center): Daily Bag Limit is five (5) largemouth bass, only one (1) of which can be 16 inches or longer. Check information board for lakes that are open for fishing when you visit.
| Species | Daily limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5; minimum length 14 inches unless otherwise posted | Open all year (PFA hours 24 hours a day unless posted) |
| Bream or sunfish (any one species or a combination) | 15 | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 5 | Open all year |
| Grass carp | Must be released immediately | Open all year |
Public Fishing Areas ask for a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) or a Lands Pass for anglers 16 and older, as posted at each area.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
Close-by lakes lined up with Murder Creek Lake
Drive under a mile to reach Boyle Murder Lake, the nearest; Boyle Murder Lake is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder Creek Lake | 68 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 | |
| Boyle Murder Lake | under a mile northwest | 41 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 5 |
| Boyle Lake Number Four | under a mile east | 16 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| Hillside Pond | under a mile northwest | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Boyle Lake Number Three | under a mile north | 8 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 4 |
| Little Raleigh Pond | under a mile northeast | 2 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 3 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Spots by Murder Creek Lake
Lakes that pair well with Murder Creek Lake
- Boyle Murder Lakeunder a mile northwest
- Boyle Lake Number Fourunder a mile east
- Hillside Pondunder a mile northwest
- Boyle Lake Number Threeunder a mile north
- Little Raleigh Pondunder a mile northeast
Rivers to pair with Murder Creek Lake
- Murder Creek4 miles
- Little River, Putnam County8 miles
- Towaliga River25 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Murder Creek Lake
- Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 6 miles
- Timbuktu Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Madison, 16 miles
- J J's Magicbait and tackle shop, Covington, 17 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1448 Old Salem Rd.sporting goods store, Conyers, 21 miles
- Sinclair Marina, 1040 Turner St NEmarina, Conyers, 23 miles
- Sugar Creek Marinamarina, Buckhead, 23 miles
Nearby towns for a Murder Creek Lake trip
- Mansfield5 miles
- Newborn5 miles
- Shady Dale9 miles
Murder Creek Lake, county by county
- Jasper Countyseat: Monticello
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Things to know before you fish Murder Creek Lake
What part of Georgia holds Murder Creek Lake?
Georgia maps place it in Jasper County, about 5 miles from Mansfield.
How big is Murder Creek Lake?
Close to 68 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Murder Creek Lake?
WRD maps 1 public ramp; Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Boat Ramp on Lake Bennett is a good start.
Which species turn up in Murder Creek Lake?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Murder Creek Lake?
Daily Bag Limit is five (5) largemouth bass, only one (1) of which can be 16 inches or longer. Check information board for lakes that are open for fishing when you visit.
Which Georgia license do I carry at Murder Creek Lake?
Public Fishing Areas ask for a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) or a Lands Pass for anglers 16 and older, as posted at each area.
Where are crickets and shiners sold near Murder Creek Lake?
Drive 6 miles to Bear Creek Marina.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Murder Creek Lake?
Try Boyle Murder Lake, under a mile away.
A weekend at Murder Creek Lake starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.